Carpenter-Carse Library Seeks Youth Assistant in Hinesburg

Carpenter-Carse Library Seeks Part-Time Youth Assistant to Shape Hinesburg’s Young Minds

The Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg, Vermont, is actively searching for a creative and passionate individual to fill a Part-Time Youth Assistant position. The position, posted on November 4, 2026, comes as the library reaffirms its commitment to being a “community gathering place” that provides a “welcoming and inclusive environment” and “free access to information.” This hire aims to foster the growth and development of youth through library programming.

The successful candidate will be tasked with creating educational and dynamic after school enrichment programs for students in grades K-8 and coordinating the summer reading program, including summer grant application.

A Day in the Life of the Youth Assistant

The responsibilities outlined in the job posting reveal a multi-faceted role that blends creativity, administration, and community outreach. The assistant will be responsible for designing activities, promoting library programs, recruiting and registering participants, and communicating with library staff, parents and caregivers. The role involves communicating with any performers including scheduling and payment agreements, and obtaining invoices prior to performances/events so that they can be paid in a timely manner.

The position also emphasizes volunteer management. The Youth Assistant will be expected to “work with and solicit volunteers to help at library events and programs.”

“We are strongly committed to our role as a community gathering place. We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, educational programs, and free access to information.” — Carpenter-Carse Library, on its mission

Who Should Apply? The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses “exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills” and works “in a pleasant and effective manner with visitors and library patrons of all ages and abilities.” A resume showing 2-4 years of library or teaching experience, or equivalent experience, is required, along with an “enthusiastic and positive attitude.”

Practical skills are also a key component of the role. The assistant must be comfortable with technology, demonstrating “strong computer skills, including online catalog searching, internet navigation, word processing,” and experience with social media. “Basic graphic design skills and an eye for creativity are a plus.” Finally, the position demands excellent organizational and time management abilities, the capacity to “work independently and as part of a team,” and the ability to pass a background check.

The Offer: Compensation and Schedule

The compensation for this role is $22.00 an hour, paired with “combined time off (CTO) to all employees.” The schedule will average 15 hours a week. In general, the schedule will be Wed. 1pm-7pm, Fri. 2-7pm, and 1-2 Saturdays a month, 10am-3pm. The posting notes “strong potential for additional hours in spring/summer 2027.” The position is available immediately, and applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The library’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is also a central part of the hiring process. The posting encourages applicants from “all communities, including individuals of various racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, gender identities, and life experiences,” stating that “Your unique perspective will contribute to the richness of our services and programs for youth in Hinesburg.”

For those interested in applying, the process is straightforward. Candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and a list of two professional references to Library Director Jill Andersen at [email protected]. Alternatively, materials can be sent to Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballards Corner Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

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